Speaking in Washington, where she will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, the foreign minister said Beijing would top the agenda in talks with the new administration.

U.S. officials say the Trump administration would begin formal international engagements this week when Marco Rubio — expected to be confirmed soon as secretary of state — meets with the foreign ministers of India,

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasized the strong commitment of Quad nations—Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S.—to collaborate in the Indo-Pacific region. The ministers were invited to President-elect Trump's inauguration,

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Indian and Japanese counterparts in Washington and said the invitation for Quad foreign ministers to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration showed an "iron-clad commitment" to close cooperation in the Indo Pacific region.

Penny Wong, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended meetings in Washington, DC, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among Quad countries during Donald Trump's inauguration. She highlighted the strong alliance between Australia and the US and expressed eagerness to work with new US leadership for economic and security benefits.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong revealed ahead of the inauguration that Ambassador Kevin Rudd was granted a quick meeting at Trump’s Florida golf course.

Australia’s argument to dodge Donald Trump’s plan for universal tariffs has been laid out by Foreign Minister Penny Wong ahead of talks with senior members of his new administration.

Penny Wong will hold early meetings with top Trump officials after the US president-elect took the unusual step of inviting foreign dignitaries to his inauguration.

US President-elect Donald Trump has invited foreign minister Penny Wong and US ambassador Kevin Rudd to attend his inauguration day. Senator Wong confirmed she and Mr Rudd will attend Trump’s ceremony - which will air early Tuesday morning in Australia - as well as confirming meetings with a number of key personnel in the US.

Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state appears to have ended months of speculation on whether the incoming administration would back the AUKUS submarine deal, saying it will have Trump's strong support.